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01 May 2013

One day, the author of this book left me a message on my book blogs page. He was inquiring if I could do a review about his new book.
Since I’ve been really into YA these days, I can’t help but say yes although I honestly don’t know how to write
a well-brought-up book review... Hehehe. So here’s my version of a book review
for an author. Perverse is my first book to be reviewed. This will always have
a spot close to my heart.

All of us go through that special tunnel between being young and vibrant and carefreeANDbeing
a full grown adult. It’s always been the other versus another, her against
him. Emylene Stipe, a nineteen year old girl, is stuck in the tunnel. She is
still on the verge of knowing where she really stood in the world and how to
rebel against its uncertainties. Being a teenager is hard enough, but even the
most superlative form of that word won’t even be apt when you’re a “second-gen”
goth. Her parents, Vandy and Theo, has already exposed so many of the world’s
imperfection, thus, Emylene has to decide on how rebel against a family of
rebels. She is torn between becoming a civil servant or the uncivil
servant.

On an event one midnight summer, Emylene found her first
(and only) friend, Nancy Nostradamus. She’s also a “second-gen” goth and her
family had their name changed legally. Each year, Goths gather to sort of
confirm their legitimacy, to claim their rights so as to protect themselves
from the cruelty of those who think Goths are antisocial, attention-seeker and
stupid.

Emylene’s parents were the acknowledged leaders of the community;
Emylene of course is like their princess
and even if that gave her a few special privileges, it also meant having to
face through certain expectations a girl her age doesn't think she’s ready
enough to handle. The moment she turned 19, she moved to a new place, far
enough for her to practice independence but also close enough to go back to
their place when tough times come. She got a job at a textile shop located just
on the ground floor of her apartment building; she depends on her salary for
rent. For fun, she often has dinner with a Greek man whose nose is narrow
enough it could probably slice an envelope. His name is Stelio. She thinks he’s
very different and she’ll know how different he is very soon...

Things will start to turn upside-down once she purchases and brings home a very interesting painting which will soon be her home for a couple of months... and then the real story unfolds as Lazslo brings her back to the real world full untold mysteries.

Oh my goodness!!! I can really say this book by Larry
Rodness is one of my favorites It’s not just interestingly exciting but very
out of the ordinary. It has a very original telltale about the history of
Goths, which I’m sure every girl wants to know. If there’s one thing I've learned about the society, it’s how sick it is when it comes to judging a
person because of his or her outer appearance. Goths these days aren't that
much accepted because non-goths probably think they’re just a flock of
attention-seekers who dresses black from head to toe. But what others can’t see on the outside is far more important, there’s
more than what meets the eye.

This may be about Goths but there are lots of lessons which you
can get when you spare a few hours out of your day in order to read this
book... one is, a thing about love.
I believe in love so much, in the idea of finding your one true love. In this
story, it taught me love too has its limitations. Fate is very tricky, often very
deceitful but you should love yourself so much more than the other so that you’ll
know what to do in those fraudulent times. You must not let love win when you
know it can lead to something that can harm the human race. You must not dwell
on what used to be when you know very well that it isn’t what is anymore. Do
not be selfish; think about what will happen next. (of course I’m pertaining to
the story’s ending which I didn’t really expect... too much for me to handle.
Hahaha. If I were Emelyne, I think I’d kill him for doing such thing. Ugh.)

Why you should read this? You’ll enjoy... you can’t find a
boring chapter. If you need something that will distract you from the very
cruel summer sun here in the Philippines, this would be great choice. You just
won’t stop reading until you get to the last page.

PS: Thank you, Larry Rodness, for sending me a copy of this
very attention-grabbing book of yours. I enjoyed it a lot. Sorry for the late
review. (explanation attached on the message I sent you via book blogs) Please
don’t stop writing. Kisses from the PH.